evening dress

Jean Paul Gaultier, 1952



evening dress

Jean Paul Gaultier 1952

Summary

Cocktail or informal evening dress, full length in empire-line with raised waist; silk georgette or crepe printed gold on black with scenes from the 'Virus Man' comic book; plain black lycra long tight sleeves, and round neck; two bands at bust with fabric gathered in; back bodice also in black lycra with stencilled 'JPG' monogram in red between shoulders; woven label 'JPG, Paris, s'.


Object Name

evening dress

Creators Name

Jean Paul Gaultier

Date Created

1995-6

Dimensions

L: 143cm
bust: 85cm

accession number

2009.134

Place of creation

Paris

Medium

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